Some of the other comments seem to miss the point here. The question isn't whether the Dixie Chicks had a right to say what they said, as everyone on this list had a right (absent some contractual obligation) to do as they did. The question is whether it was a smart career move for the Dixie Chicks. While the long term consequences of their speaking against the President still remains to be seen, it appears that it has had mixed effects on their careers in the short term, namely hurt them with traditional country fans yet brought them some mainstream recognition.
